{"product_id":"the-runaway-king-the-ascendance-series-book-2-isbn-9780545284158","title":"The Runaway King (The Ascendance Series, Book 2)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling blockbuster \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stunning second installment of The Ascendance Series takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e, coming October 2020!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's Book Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library \"Children's Books for Year-Round Gift Giving\" Selection\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy \u0026amp; Science Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A page-turner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale. . . .\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A great read.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the stand-alone fantasy \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; the historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e; the second book in the Horizon series, \u003ci\u003eDeadzone\u003c\/i\u003e; Book Six of the Infinity Ring series, \u003ci\u003eBehind Enemy Lines\u003c\/i\u003e; and The Traitor's Game series: \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Deceiver's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer lives in northern Utah with her husband, their children, and a perpetually muddy dog.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551457464549,"sku":"NP9780545284158","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-runaway-king-the-ascendance-series-book-2-isbn-9780545284158","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}